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FTC PROPOSES RULE TO BAN NONCOMPETE CLAUSES

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has proposed a new rule that would ban employers from enforcing noncompete agreements against their workers. In its news release the FTC stated, “Companies use noncompetes for workers across industries and job levels, from hairstylists and warehouse workers to doctors and business executives. […]

ARE YOU READY TO HIRE?

Recruiting compliance can be a slippery slope.  Are you aware of the retention guidelines?  Do you have a checklist or policy about recruiting best practices?  If these questions struck fear into your heart, this article will either assure you that you are all set, or let you know that you might need to fix some […]

2023 NEVADA PAY SURVEY – NOW COLLECTING DATA

We are currently collecting data for the 2023 Nevada Pay Survey. This survey is conducted annually to get up-to-date market data on employee compensation in Nevada. This is the only survey of its kind that provides Nevada-specific wage data. We encourage all Nevada employers to participate in our annual survey. You do not need to […]

IRS ANNOUNCES STANDARD MILEAGE RATES FOR 2023

On December 29, 2022, the IRS released it’s annual optional standard mileage rates for 2023. The standard mileage rate is used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. The standard mileage rate for business use is based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of […]

NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR 2023 HR PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Nominate an outstanding HR professional for 2023 HR Professional of the Year! Nevada Association of Employers (NAE) is accepting nominations for our 2023 HR Professional of the Year. This award is given out to recognize and honor excellence in Human Resources. Do you know someone who is an outstanding HR professional?  Is there someone whose hard work […]

EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS REGARDING I-9 DOCUMENTS

One day I was in my office, working away and minding my own business, when one of our tenured employees walked in.  We’ll call her “Annie.”  Annie walks in; she’s so happy, grinning from ear to ear. She says, “Guess what?!  I got my new social security card, with a new number and everything!” It’s […]

SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS IN THE WORKPLACE

In today’s day and age, many employers may consider installing surveillance cameras in the workplace for numerous reasons including the safety of their employees. If an employer is considering installing surveillance cameras that record employees’ conversations, it is important to know Nevada law regarding the subject since the state has specific requirements. First thing to […]

DE-ESCALATION TECHNIQUES FOR HUMAN RESOURCES

Have you ever been attacked at work? Physically or verbally?  Unfortunately, as Human Resources, we are often the bearer of bad news, which means we are often on the receiving end of an employee’s frustrations. Those frustrations at times can (and do) escalate. Many years ago, an employee I was terminating became so angry at […]

DOL PROPOSES CHANGES TO INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RULE; EXTENDS COMMENT PERIOD

Last month, the Department of Labor (DOL) proposed a final rule changing the interpretation of independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed changes would establish the standard as a totality of the circumstances test. This is a shift from the rule proposed during the final days of the Trump administration, which […]

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